Basel's Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel honors and exhibits every child's first playmate and best friend- dolls and teddy bears. With over 6000 on display at this museum, everyday scenes from the life of dolls have been recreated with love and fantastic flair. At Puppenhausmuseum the exhibits certainly inspire the same magical fascination as in childhood. The four floors with around 1000 square meters (10,763 square feet) of dolls will make anyone feel nostalgic. After visiting this museum, you'll go home, throw out the new computer game, find your old teddy and return him to his rightful place.
The Naturhistorisches Museum (Natural history museum) has been located in this former Augustine monastery since 1849. What began as a collection of curiosities is now a center for science and research. Most of the eight million objects in the colletion are on display, and the museum's strengths lie in paleontology, mineralogy, zoology, entomology and anthropology, but you don't need a degree to visit. The other exhibits, including early man, dinosaurs and insects, will appeal to visitors both young and old.
A prominent landmark in Solothurn, Waldegg Castle is found in a scenic location surrounded with baroque lawns, offering spellbinding views of the landscape. One of the most splendid aristocratic estates of the town, the castle now serves as a popular museum exhibiting the history and tradition of Solothurn. The various exhibits at the museum portray the life and times of Solothurn during the 18th Century. Exhibition at the Waldegg Castle museum focuses on the castle's construction apart from chronicling the Besenval family history.
Cartoonmuseum Basel numbers a collection of over 3000 original drawings, which was first started in 1979 by the Basel caricaturist Jürg Spahr at the request of Dieter Burckhardt. Although there are not a large number of them, the mainly 20th-century drawings are all of high quality. The collection at Caricature and Cartoon Museum Basel has been located in a building with late Medieval roots in St. Alban Vorstadt since 1996. The museum shop has an excellent stock related to cartoons and caricature.
With a focus on furniture and interiors, the Vitra Design Museum showcases the works of such iconic designers as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alvar Aalto. The delightfully asymmetrical museum building, designed by Frank Gehry, is a sight to behold.
The Römische Badruine are well-preserved Roman bath ruins in Badenweiler. One of the most significant of its kind in the country, it justifies Badenweiler’s history as a spa town and offers a glimpse into the Roman bathing culture that prevailed during the reign of the Roman Empire. The ruins were excavated in 1784 by Margrave Carl Friedrich von Baden and are sheltered by a glass roof. Take a tour of the monumental site and explore several exhibitions showcasing accessories, models and memorabilia.
Museum für Wohnkultur depicts the rich history and culture of the Basel. Set within the former residence of famed businessman Johann Rudolf Burckhardt, the museum takes you on a well-guided through the early life in the city. The story of the city's evolution, culture and lifestyle is beautifully narrated through a fascinating collection of artifacts, furniture, photographs, paintings and other objects. Along with the regular exhibits, the museum also also features various themed shows, exhibitions and workshops that delve further into certain aspects of the city's culture.
With a focus on furniture and interiors, the Vitra Design Museum showcases the works of such iconic designers as Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson and Alvar Aalto. The delightfully asymmetrical museum building, designed by Frank Gehry, is a sight to behold.
The Jura Observatory is formerly known as the Observatoire astronomique jurassien. This astronomical observatory is located in the Jura canton of Switzerland. Housed near Vicques, the observatory is managed by Société Jurassienne d'Astronomie. Interestingly, in the year 2008, a periodic comet was discovered here. Check website for information on operating hours and desired permissions required to access the observatory.
Basel's Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel honors and exhibits every child's first playmate and best friend- dolls and teddy bears. With over 6000 on display at this museum, everyday scenes from the life of dolls have been recreated with love and fantastic flair. At Puppenhausmuseum the exhibits certainly inspire the same magical fascination as in childhood. The four floors with around 1000 square meters (10,763 square feet) of dolls will make anyone feel nostalgic. After visiting this museum, you'll go home, throw out the new computer game, find your old teddy and return him to his rightful place.
Housed within the confines of the former Klingental Dominican convent, Museum Kleines Klingental displays sculptures right from the Middle Ages. For the history and art aficionados, there is also a 17th Century model of the city, awaiting you. The convent's history unfolds itself through the art works on exhibit. The venue can also be hired for private parties, anniversaries, weddings, business meetings, seminars and other events.
The Naturhistorisches Museum (Natural history museum) has been located in this former Augustine monastery since 1849. What began as a collection of curiosities is now a center for science and research. Most of the eight million objects in the colletion are on display, and the museum's strengths lie in paleontology, mineralogy, zoology, entomology and anthropology, but you don't need a degree to visit. The other exhibits, including early man, dinosaurs and insects, will appeal to visitors both young and old.